Gratitude in Notes.

 Gratitude in Notes.

 

Many times, my daughter has told me that the children don’t really like those Jacqui Lawson e-cards, so guess who will do her best to find some decent stationery soon. Just finished writing a note to the men’s Bible study group at the church Sterling attends. Those men have lifted me up in prayer for some time now. And yes, it is encouraging and heartening to know that God shows His love through them and their prayers for me and for others. When one’s spirit is down due to pain and exhaustion, nothing is quite as good as being lifted up. Have you ever prayed for someone and felt yourself lifted up as well? If not, try it. We ALL know someone who needs our prayers.

 

Sterling shares my thoughts on these times, and we both feel concerned for our children and others who have no idea what is next. We are both so old that our lives are just a marginal note in the life of others around us. And we both have no dread for ourselves for the future because we have faith in God. But we both pray for our children and those we love and care about. This is our work now. Whatever we have or haven’t done in the past cannot do what God can do in their lives. May His mercy never cease!

 

Tried to take a “Grandmother nap” today. Jennifer said that Grandmother Pollard used to lie down at 2 in the afternoon and get up at 3 just as if an alarm had been set. Guess who tries to do that ever once in a while. My head does not want to stop thinking long enough for the old body to relax. Oh well.

 

It is supposed to get cold starting Thursday. No joy in that situation. But on the other hand, we are not going to need the AC units right away! Hmm. The calendar says that it is still February!

 

Thompson just got his nighttime pill, and Sylvia has learned that cheese is forthcoming about this time of night. She has to have her portion of the cheese, don’t you see. The office floor is total dog bodies at the moment. How they can be so comfortable and snore on the floor is beyond me.

 

Finally saw AJ over at Shona’s house this afternoon. Have not sent her any messages since she went to see her mom. Just was hoping that all was well. Maybe we will get to exchange hellos tomorrow. Her life is so full of children and their schedules. So glad that is no longer part of my life.

 

Niece Lesli got the news today that she has celiac disease. She at least can try to compensate for the loss of the foods that she can no longer eat and know what is causing her problems. Would not wish that kind of problem on anyone.

 

Let us be grateful for each day and the blessings—and flowers—that are given to us.

 

Rest well, my friends. You are loved.